Volkswagen Beetle 2019 price in Kenya
No 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 7 years old to KRA, which takes 60% off its CRSP value: about KES 330,000 – KES 2,000,000 landed across 6 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Volkswagen Beetle 2019, by version
KRA treats a Volkswagen Beetle 2019 landing in 2026 as 7 years old and takes 60% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BEETLE | 1,800 cc · Petrol | KES 698,898 | KES 114,252 | KES 39,988 | KES 38,560 | KES 30,848 | KES 2,856 | KES 2,285 | KES 114,537 | KES 333,789 |
| THE BEETLE EXCLUSIVE | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 2,425,053 | KES 412,951 | KES 144,533 | KES 111,497 | KES 107,037 | KES 10,324 | KES 8,259 | KES 381,650 | KES 899,601 |
| THE BEETLE BLACK STYLE | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 2,561,079 | KES 436,114 | KES 152,640 | KES 117,751 | KES 113,041 | KES 10,903 | KES 8,722 | KES 403,057 | KES 944,171 |
| THE BEETLE DESIGN | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 3,873,598 | KES 633,232 | KES 221,631 | KES 213,716 | KES 170,973 | KES 15,831 | KES 12,665 | KES 634,816 | KES 1,373,048 |
| THE BEETLE DESIGN MEISTER | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 4,289,363 | KES 730,415 | KES 255,645 | KES 197,212 | KES 189,324 | KES 18,260 | KES 14,608 | KES 675,049 | KES 1,510,464 |
| THE BEETLE 2.0 R LINE MEISTER | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 5,710,660 | KES 933,543 | KES 326,740 | KES 315,071 | KES 252,057 | KES 23,339 | KES 18,671 | KES 935,878 | KES 1,974,421 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2019 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KES 140,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 390,000 – KES 2,450,000 | +KES 60,000 |
| 2020 | KES 120,000 – KES 1,100,000 | KES 360,000 – KES 2,250,000 | +KES 30,000 |
| 2019 | KES 110,000 – KES 940,000 | KES 330,000 – KES 2,000,000 | – |
Volkswagen Beetle 2019 questions
How much is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle in Kenya?
No 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 330,000 – KES 2,000,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
KRA values a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle at its CRSP value less 60% depreciation for a 7-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 110,000 – KES 940,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle can land up to the end of 2026. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have?
KRA lists 6 versions of the Volkswagen Beetle with 1,200 cc, 1,800 cc, 2,000 cc engines (petrol, diesel). Which of them were built in 2019 depends on the car; a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.